Man Dies After Shark Attack in Far North Queensland

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A 66-year-old man has died following a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal in Far North Queensland.
Emergency services were called to the Hill River boat ramp south of Cairns after reports of the incident.

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A 66-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark while at Kennedy Shoal in Far North Queensland. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at the Hill River boat ramp, south of Cairns, shortly after midday.

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A man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

Emergency services were called to the Hill River boat ramp, 160 kilometres south of Cairns, just after 12pm, after receiving reports of a shark attack.

A 66-year-old man is understood to have been attacked while at Kennedy Shoal, before being retrieved from the water.

He later died from his injuries.

Queensland Police said a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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What type of shark was involved?
What were the specific circumstances of the attack?
Will there be an investigation into shark mitigation measures in the area?

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KurumlarQueensland Police

YerlerFar North Queensland Hill River boat ramp Cairns Kennedy Shoal

KonularFar North Queensland Kennedy Shoal Hill River boat ramp Cairns Queensland Police coroner

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